General data  
Year/s of production 1951
VIN 0074 E
Number produced 1
Design Rocco Motto
Manufactured by Rocco Motto
   
Technical specifications  
Chassis 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase 2250 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, transverse leaf springs, Houdaille shock absorbers
Rear suspension Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs, double trailing links, Houdaille shock absorbers
Front track 1270 mm
Rear track 1250 mm
Front tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Rear tyres 5.90 x 15 in., Borrani wheels with wired spokes and central locking
Front brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Rear brakes Hydraulically operated drum brakes
Kerb weight Approx. 900 kg
Body material Aluminium
Body type Berlinetta – two seats
   
Engine  
Type 212E – Colombo front engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 60°
Displacement 2562,51 ccm
Bore and stroke 68 x 58,8 mm
Camshaft 1 overhead per cylinder bank
Valves 2 per cylinder
Compression ratio Approx.. 7,5 – 8,5:1
Ignition Magnet ignition, 2 ignition distributors
Lubrication Wet sump lubrication
Maximum power Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Maximum torque Approx. 170 hp – 7.000 rpm
Carburettor 3 Weber carburettors, type 36 DCF or 3 Weber carburettors, type 38 DCF
Gearbox 5 gears + rev.
   
Performance  
Top speed Approx. 210 km/h

 

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General Information
Year of production 1951
Original exterior Color
Original interior Color
 
Technical Information
Chassis number (S/N, VIN) 0074 E
Chassis type 212E – Steel tubular frame, oval cross section, welded cross beams (crosswise)
Coachbuilder Rocco Motto
Body type Berlinetta
Body number
Assembly number
Engine type 212E – Colombo front engine
Engine number 0074 E
Engine internal number
Steering RHD
 
Brief History
1951 Sold to Elio Checcacci – Italy
28.04. – 29.04.1951 Mille Miglia 1951 participant: Race drivers: Elio Checacci/Carlo Gentili, no 431, retired (Ravenna)
30.08. – 12.09.1951 Tour de France 1951 participant: Race drivers: Elio Checacci/Harry Schell, no. 220, 3rd place overall
03.05. – 04.05.1952 Mille Miglia 1952 participant: Race drivers: Carlo Gazzabini/M. Marcianti, no 553, retired (Ravenna)
Last known owner Marx – Brasil

 

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